Dawson School vs Kia Aroha Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 723 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson School
Otara ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
291 students
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
326 students
| Measure | Dawson School Otara, Auckland | Kia Aroha Campus Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 390 | #99 of 101 |
| National rank | #1421 of 1,559 | #442 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 291 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 539 |
| Total roll | 291 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 101.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 61.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 30.8% |
| Mฤori students | 19.6% | 66% |
| Pacific students | 78% | 50.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.dawson.school.nz/ | www.kiaaroha.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขDawson School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.7 vs 20.3).
- โขDawson School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 539).
- โขKia Aroha Campus does better on roll size (326 vs 291).
- โขKia Aroha Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (101.6% vs -2.3%).
- โขKia Aroha Campus is the larger school with 326 students compared with 291.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawson School better than Kia Aroha Campus?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dawson School ranks higher (25.7 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dawson School and Kia Aroha Campus?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dawson School: 515. Kia Aroha Campus: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dawson School and Kia Aroha Campus rank in Auckland?
Dawson School is 374th of 390 and Kia Aroha Campus is 99th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).